Iron(II)-catalyzed intramolecular olefin aminofluorination

Org Lett. 2014 Jun 6;16(11):2912-5. doi: 10.1021/ol501051p. Epub 2014 May 14.

Abstract

An iron(II)-catalyzed diastereoselective olefin aminofluorination is reported (dr up to >20:1). This new transformation applies a functionalized hydroxylamine and Et3N·3HF as the nitrogen and fluorine source, which facilitates the efficient synthesis of β-fluoro primary amines and amino acids from allylic alcohol derivatives. Preliminary mechanistic studies reveal that an iron-nitrenoid is a possible intermediate and that its reactivity and enantioselectivity can be efficiently modulated by ligands.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemistry*
  • Amines / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Halogenation
  • Iron / chemistry*
  • Ligands
  • Molecular Structure
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Amines
  • Ligands
  • Iron